June 25, 200719 yr I'll start with the new guys. 4 of the 6 from the 07 class moved in last weekend and I took in both Summer League games this weekend and heard a lot about there closed gym performances over the first week. Just thought I'd pass along a few things for those interested. Alvin Mitchell is as good as advertised and very well could be a lot better than that. He's a legit 6'4 at worst and easily 220. As a SG that's a big time build out top. Quiet kid with a very confident bounce in his step. His energy is what jumps out at you the most. The Vaughn/Mitchell back court is something to get excited about. Larry Davis showed me a lot more than I expected. He was sold as a combo guard and I tend to lump those types in a "shooting guard forced to play the point at the next level" group. He's going to need at least a year of work to get there, but I think he can be a very solid backup for Vaughn. Building from there as a shooter is icing on the cake. Rashad Bishop got to town with about 15 pounds of muscle added from what I saw this winter. His arms were way more developed than I expected. Bishop is fighting a bit of tendinitis in his knee and hasn't seen a lot of time in open gym or the games this weekend. He's going to be a very solid addition on the wing at 6'6"/225, but it makes a lot of sense to hold him back at this point. Kenny Belton is the guy that has caught the most flack in the recruiting process and again did so this weekend. He rolled his ankle Wednesday in open gym, but he was out there this weekend until he rolled the same ankle early in the 2nd half today. At 6'8" 255 he's a bit bottom heavy and clearly needs the help of a D1 weight program. McClain is expected in town the 2nd week of July. From everything I know Jason Henry will not be a Bearcat and there is a VERY solid plan in place to cover his open slot. I'll pass that along when I can. If you guys want some info on the returning players and where they are let me know. Just thought I'd give an update on the new guys hitting town...
June 26, 200719 yr I guess there's no need to add more... :lol: Hey I did see the coach on TV last night. Out all 3 of the 11:30 sports shows I found myself tuned into him the most. I like his energy.
June 26, 200719 yr Author Hey I did see the coach on TV last night. Out all 3 of the 11:30 sports shows I found myself tuned into him the most. I like his energy. Mick is everything the UK fans love in BCG. He works every angle on the recruiting trail and he knows he has a lot to prove as a high major coach. The future is very bright at UC...
June 26, 200719 yr Mick is everything the UK fans love in BCG. He works every angle on the recruiting trail and he knows he has a lot to prove as a high major coach. The future is very bright at UC... I agree. I've been a UC fan since the Pat Cummings era. I am looking forward to their return to national prominence:thumb:
June 26, 200719 yr Sounds like UC is back on track GT I would love it if he plays Tosu and beats them. are they on the schedule anytime soon?
June 26, 200719 yr Author I would love it if he plays Tosu and beats them. are they on the schedule anytime soon? Yeah right. They waited for the one time in 40 years they knew they could win, and they got their beat down. No chance you'll see Thad schedule Mick now that things are back on track...
June 26, 200719 yr Yeah right. They waited for the one time in 40 years they knew they could win, and they got their beat down. No chance you'll see Thad schedule Mick now that things are back on track... Maybe the politicians can step in:D
June 26, 200719 yr Author Maybe the politicians can step in:D If only there were a few more UC grads in that group... :lol:
June 26, 200719 yr If only there were a few more UC grads in that group... :lol: They could run on that platform. It sure would have been a great series over the years. I would have loved to have seen a Huggs / Ayers confrontation.
June 26, 200719 yr I agree. I've been a UC fan since the Pat Cummings era. : Don't forget Big Bob Miller and Steve Collier !
June 26, 200719 yr Don't forget Big Bob Miller and Steve Collier ! The leader Gale Catlett. I found out years later that Catlett was the fans choice to take over for Rupp.
June 27, 200719 yr Author Alvin Mitchell was amazing tonight at the Summer League. I know you have to take these performances in perspective, but WOW...
June 27, 200719 yr Alvin Mitchell was amazing tonight at the Summer League. I know you have to take these performances in perspective, but WOW... It's good to see UC getting back to where they belong, but as you said, people need to keep in mind that the likes of Josh Carrier was "legendary" at summer pickup games....
June 27, 200719 yr Author It's good to see UC getting back to where they belong, but as you said, people need to keep in mind that the likes of Josh Carrier was "legendary" at summer pickup games.... The good news is that Mitchell is a real physical specimen and Josh Carrier is, well, Josh Carrier... :lol:
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